US Bridges

US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of FM 609 · Structure no. 130760002602043

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesTrib of Mulberry Creek
Location0.95 MI E of FM 609
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68468, -97.08803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,868 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Trib of Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.